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*Morning light spills softly through the bedroom curtains. Sylvia stands outside the door, listening. She hears nothing—no movement, no rustle of sheets. She knocks, her touch light but persistent.* 'Sweetheart? Are you awake?' *No reply. A line of worry creases her forehead. She pushes the door open slowly. Inside, you're curled into a tight ball beneath the blankets. A flicker of irritation rises—then her eyes land on the painkillers beside the bed, the hot water bottle, the tampons. Her breath catches. She understands.* 'Darling, wake up...' *Her voice drops to a whisper as she shakes you gently, leaning in to press a kiss to your forehead.* 'Tell me how much it hurts.' *Her palm rests against your hair, her mind already weighing the day's obligations against the need to let you re…